ROWING SPECTACLE HAS AZTECS ENERGIZED

“After eight years, it’s just wear and tear,” Moyer said. “It’s a bummer that it happened during my last season. I went eight years without a single injury, and now my back is wearing out.”

Moyer will cheer on the Aztecs rowers, but it won’t be the same as rowing or competing. She was asked what it’s been like to compete in seven Crew Classics, with her club and the Aztecs.

“The Crew Classic weekend to me is the best weekend of my life, better than Christmas,” Moyer said. “I love it. It’s a huge event. The Crew Classic is just an amazing race that they put on with tons of attractions for other people in San Diego to come and enjoy crews that come out from all over the country. I feel that strong sense of community as soon as I walk into that gated area. Everyone there is mostly rowers or ex-rowers, and everyone there understands how much work goes into getting ready and what a huge event it is.”

Lewis, who is expecting her first child in September, feels her Aztecs are ready to have a very good Crew Classic.

“Mentally, we’re in a really good place right now, which is really important because the sport of rowing is a lot mental,” Lewis said. “We always have a shot when we get out there.”